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- 12 June 2010 08:4056078I have been invited to go on and present a plaque and welcome Disney to Dover today . I looked at their website and by gum you want to see what they say about Dover its super!
"Finally on Saturday, arrive in Dover, England—its iconic White Cliffs providing a welcome and striking sight. Here, your cruise comes to a pleasure-packed conclusion as you relax in charming cafés, visit the famous Canterbury Cathedral and walk the coastline of this picture-perfect seaside village. Nearby, London, with its almost endless array of historic sites, provides an adventure unto itself."
I will reinforce that image!! - 12 June 2010 08:4656079Much easier on the eye than the ones that resemble a floating block of flats.
- 12 June 2010 09:3456085Yes its even better in the flesh than in the photos shown..very often it can be the other way round with some ships. Very nice colour scheme when hit by a bit of sunlight. Sun in and out today.
Good luck onboard your right worshipful Mr Hannent sir. Im sure you will do a fine and splendid job repesenting Dover.
(I know how to grovel with the best of em ! )
Good blurb on the Disney website there.email: dover7@msn.com - 12 June 2010 09:5256087Downgraded to a village now eh? Trust the Yanks to get it wrong.
- Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
12 June 2010 16:5156101sid, a vilage more like a hamlet with 4 houses and 2 pubs.
- 12 June 2010 18:0956111everything is bigger in the states.
i thought that ship looked a lot better than some of the recently built ones. - 12 June 2010 19:2256116Caught her leaving around 17.15 this evening.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered. - 12 June 2010 19:2856117A warm, sunny evening departure.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered. - 12 June 2010 21:2856144Yes was good to get a look at the Disney Love the two funnels but not sure it was Quite what I expected, but looked good all the same
- 12 June 2010 21:4856152Only one Funnel the other one was a mock up ,but which one(I know) but can you tell?
- 12 June 2010 22:0056155I think she looks very dated in style terms, almost a throwback to the days when cruising wasn't so fashionable.
- 13 June 2010 03:1256168Sid
You should know...as the last living survivor off the Titanic
Please don't tell me Vic even did the welding on that famous White Star liner as well!!!! Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 13 June 2010 07:0656169Why do you think the iceberg sunk it?Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
- 13 June 2010 07:5256172Colin
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 13 June 2010 08:4656181Thanks for that lads,anyway the front funnel is the mock up one.
- 13 June 2010 09:3356189Its not a new ship but I like the looks. Inside it is immaculate as you would expect. This being the first visit Mickey and a team went off to QEQM to visit the childrens ward - i made a bid for the next time suggesting that I could offer somewhere in Dover where they could help some kids.
Staff from America stayed in St margarets and were highly impressed with the area and the Taxi drivers and the general welcome they received.
Next year is a question mark on Dover as this is an experiment to see how mixing children theme on a cruise will work here.
I pointed out that involving families in restaurants and pubs was a good idea in my wishes and assured them of Dovers support.
Lots of pictures were taken but i am not sure whether I should send the picture of Mickey and I in case you add the obvious caption!!
Off to work now to make up loss time so will post them this pm.
D - 13 June 2010 21:3656241
1000 seater theatre
I did ask if when they have finished with it could they berth it in Dover permanently - It would make a super conference centre!! - 13 June 2010 21:4956243great pictures, is that our susan with the posh tit for tat on?
- 13 June 2010 22:3356246Yes thats me Howard ,clutching on to my hat for dear life .David and I did a little twirl to a Jazz Band much to the amusement of the boarding pasangers .Who says the Brits dont have a sense of fun .
- 13 June 2010 22:3656247Good for you and David eh Sue?
